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IsraelAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Israel.
Total Aircraft Fleet
612
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
340
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
147
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
165
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
612 Active AirframesCombat: 56% (340)Rotary: 24% (147)Transport: 2% (15)Trainers: 25% (150)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Israel.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 F-35 Lightning IIVar: F-35I Adir | Multirole Stealth Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen5 | 39 | Active |
 F-15I RaamVar: F-15I | Strike Fighter | Boeing | Gen4.5 | 25 | Active |
 F-16 Fighting FalconVar: F-16I Sufa | Multirole Strike Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4+ | 98 | Active |
 AH-64 ApacheVar: AH-64D Saraph | Attack Helicopter | Boeing | Gen4 | 48 | Active |
 Hermes 900Var: Kochav | MALE Surveillance & Strike Drone | Elbit Systems | Gen4 | 50 | Active |
 Heron TPVar: Eitan | Strategic MALE UAV | IAI | Gen4 | 30 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
340 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 80 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 260 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 0 |
Strategic & Tactical Bombers
0 Airframes| Aircraft Class | Strategic Role | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Bombers | Long-range standoff cruise missile & nuclear deterrence | 0 |
| Tactical Strike Bombers | Theater interdiction & precision strike penetration | 0 |
Rotary Wing Fleet (Helicopters)
147 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 43 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 80 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 24 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
165 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 5 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 10 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 150 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
33,710 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 380 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 950 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 32,000 |
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